Chapter 2172 – 2172. Eternal Eden
The entire world was watching Sung Yu-jin’s video.
He was the strongest Awakened in Korea. Some even said he might be the strongest in the world. The video of him fighting and defeating a Variant alone was enough to create fans worldwide. Many already treated him like a superhero.
But this video caused an uproar. An uproar that was incomparable to anything before.
Japanese Prime Minister Yamahata Matsuda cursed as soon as he saw the video.
“Damn it. The first healer is Korean…!”
In a world turned upside down, where all sorts of monsters and diseases ran rampant, a healer was an essential asset to secure. If you had a healer by your side when you were injured or sick? You could live out your days without worry.
Japan also had many patients with incurable diseases, disabilities, and those in vegetative states. They would desperately want Sung Yu-jin. No, the entire nation would want Sung Yu-jin. If they could bring Sung Yu-jin to Japan, his approval ratings would skyrocket.
‘The possibility of recruitment… exists. He seems anti-Japanese, but… I can’t be sure if he truly is. He seems to be hostile to the Ilwoo Group, not Japan. Giving up the Ilwoo Group and bringing Sung Yu-jin… that’s a gain.’
Moreover, Sung Yu-jin hinted at the end of his speech that he might go to the United States. He was threatening the people like a madman.
‘Is he obsessed with a seat in the National Assembly? If we change Japan’s laws and put Sung Yu-jin in a parliamentary seat… hmm. That’s a gain.’
One assembly member can’t do much alone. Other assembly members would keep Sung Yu-jin in check. But if they just gave him the title… that would be enough of a gain for Japan.
The Prime Minister ordered his secretaries.
“Bring Sung Yu-jin to Japan with the utmost respect! I will give him money and a parliamentary seat!”
Japan wasn’t the only one moving quickly. China, the United States, Russia. Even Europe, which was far away, was making moves.
• • •
Lee Yeon-hee smiled wryly as she received information that intelligence agencies from various countries were acting swiftly.
‘This is troublesome. I’m already short-handed, and now I’m even busier…’
She had predicted that Sung Yu-jin had healing abilities. There had been subtle rumors within Sungak Elementary School. The NIS had been trying to prevent those rumors from spreading.
But she never imagined he would reveal it so confidently. And while healing incurable diseases and disabilities. Thanks to that, Sung Yu-jin’s already high value had increased even more.
The United States, which had been half-resigned after being defeated by Sung Yu-jin, would now act aggressively, seizing this opportunity. Sung Yu-jin had given the United States an opening. A parliamentary seat? Considering Sung Yu-jin’s value, they would provide that seat without hesitation.
Because a single parliamentary seat couldn’t control the entire nation.
‘Yu-jin will go to the United States if we don’t amend the law and give him a seat in the National Assembly.’
Judging from Sung Yu-jin’s attitude so far, it was certain.
A seat in the National Assembly.
In fact, in the current situation, a seat in the National Assembly was practically meaningless. Due to the infection crisis, over 100 seats were vacant, and there was a volatile situation with North Korea, as well as the issues of infected and mutated beings. There wasn’t much a member of the National Assembly could do.
‘It’s not difficult to give Yu-jin a seat in the National Assembly. However, amending the law or enacting a special law is troublesome.’
Sung Yu-jin’s last statement was the problem. He had threatened the South Korean government.
‘Looking at the internet, there are rumors that Sung Yu-jin is arrogant. This is the work of other countries.’
The Ilwoo Group was pretending to be dead. They were quietly holding their breath because they knew they would truly die if they acted up now. There was no need to worry about the Ilwoo Group right now.
‘I need to let people know how valuable Yu-jin is.’
Fortunately, she was a woman who enjoyed uploading videos about Korea, enhancing the nation’s prestige. She even had three channels. She checked other community sites and social media.
‘The whole world wants Yu-jin, whether it’s the United States, Japan, or China. I can make at least 10 videos just from this.’
Especially on American social media, it was chaos.
Famous celebrities and politicians were clamoring to bring Sung Yu-jin to the United States.
Lee Yeon-hee happily edited a national pride video. Now, there would be no one in the world who didn’t know Sung Yu-jin. Sung Yu-jin was more than qualified to join the “Do You Know” club.
-South Korea is the nation that possesses Sung Yu-jin! Love calls are pouring in from all over the world!
-We also want to receive Sung Yu-jin’s benefits!
-How can I meet Sung Yu-jin in Korea?
The video’s views skyrocketed instantly. The current trend was Sung Yu-jin. Videos related to Sung Yu-jin were getting a lot of views.
Then, she received a call from her subordinate.
-Team Leader, the White House has informed the Blue House of the US President’s plan to visit Korea and requested cooperation.
“……The US President is coming to Korea? The purpose must be Yu-jin. I can’t believe he’s moving personally.”
-It seems to be because of his son, who is suffering from Lou Gehrig’s disease.
“…Things are going to get more complicated.”
They couldn’t refuse the visit.
The United States was the strongest nation in the world. They had to avoid damaging relations with the United States because of this. The situation in East Asia was very unstable right now. More than anything, it felt like war with North Korea was not far off.
And three hours later.
She received a new report from her subordinate.
-The North’s pig has requested a summit. The condition is that Sung Yu-jin must attend. The location of the summit is Pyongyang.
Kim Jae-ji.
The supreme leader of North Korea and South Korea’s main enemy.
Accompany Sung Yu-jin to the summit? And the location of the summit is Pyongyang? Anyone could see that this was a plan to kidnap Sung Yu-jin.
“The pig has gone mad. No, the intelligence that the pig has health problems was true. What is the Blue House’s reaction?”
-It’s positive. They must be reluctant to go to war.
It was better to avoid war if possible. But the price was Sung Yu-jin? If Sung Yu-jin went to North Korea, could they handle the future? Everyone knew that North Korea had close ties with China. Would the United States allow it? The United States would also want Sung Yu-jin by any means necessary.
“Things have become complicated.”
But it wasn’t entirely hopeless.
Most importantly, it would depend on Sung Yu-jin’s will.
• • •
Gwangju was ruined.
Catherine and the monster rats were running rampant, and public order was a mess. The military and police were hunting the monster rats, but more than 10 people were still going missing every day.
The mayor of Gwangju? He hanged himself at home. Some said he was forced to commit suicide by the Ilwoo Group. That someone was me. I tried my best to screw over the Ilwoo Group. I cursed them day and night. The effect was remarkable. The Ilwoo Group had become traitors, and they were just breathing quietly, unable to do anything.
‘Your mistake was messing with me.’
I quietly savored my victory. Of course, I didn’t plan to end it here. Later, when the opportunity arose, I would kill the chairman of the Ilwoo Group and his entire family.
The operation in Gwangju was canceled, so the Awakened were preparing to return to their homes. I was the same.
-Sob sob! Sung Yu-jin! You are our hope! Please stay in Gwangju!
-We can’t lose Yu-jin!
The extreme die-hard fans were camped out in front of the lodging, making a fuss. I ignored the words of the pigs. My base was in Seoul, so there was no reason to settle in Gwangju.
Before leaving, Han Doo-ho came to see me.
“Sung Yu-jin. You are the hope of us, the Awakened of South Korea.”
“I haven’t joined the Awakened Federation.”
“It means that you shine just by existing, regardless of the Federation. I realized after listening to Sung Yu-jin’s speech. Sung Yu-jin is the true new human who will rule over those incompetent people! Please leave the police of Gwangju to me. I will send them to hell no matter what. Those incompetent people tried to kill us, so we can’t just let it go.”
Han Doo-ho’s eyes gleamed. I was finally able to understand Han Doo-ho. This guy was steeped in the idea of a chosen race. He was certain that the Awakened were the chosen new humans, and the new humans should rule the old humans.
“That’s right. I can’t join the Awakened Federation due to circumstances… but I am also an Awakened. I will support the Awakened Federation.”
“That’s enough for me. Ah, the Ilwoo Group is also an enemy of our Awakened Federation. Everyone knows that the Ilwoo Group was behind the mayor of Gwangju. They tried to kill us Awakened… they will surely pay the price.”
“Haha. You’re reliable. I’ll see you again later.”
I returned to Seoul.
There were countless people camped out in front of Sungak Elementary School. Most of them were patients desperate for my abilities, or their families.
“Sung Yu-jin! Please save me! I have terminal liver cancer! Please just save me! Please!”
“My mom is sick! Please save her!”
“My child is infected with the D virus and has become a zombie! Please save him!”
People were clamoring.
If the security team hadn’t stopped them, they would have rushed at me, causing a disaster. I said to them with a mournful expression.
“I also want to save you all! But my body is not in good condition right now. Cough!”
I coughed up blood as if on cue. It wasn’t real blood, but paint.
“If I die, who will save you! I promise to save you when my condition improves!”
I said while spitting up blood. If there was anyone who still insisted after this? That person would become the enemy of the public. The people shut their mouths, but they couldn’t let go of their desperation and looked at me.
After returning to Sungak Elementary School, I first prepared an answer to what people were most curious about.
It was about whether I could cure people who had become zombies.
“It’s possible.”
I answered.
I had cured a brain-dead vegetative patient, so I couldn’t deny it. A zombie was like a moving vegetative patient. However, I added a condition.
“Treating a zombie requires a huge amount of stamina. If I treat one zombie, I have to lie down for three days.”
Just because I did some volunteer work, did they think I was a volunteer? What a joke. There’s no such thing as a free lunch in this world. If they wanted to see the effects of my abilities, they would have to pay the price.
But I still planned to do volunteer work periodically. That was how I could maintain public sentiment.
And rumors spread nationwide. If you believed in the Sungjin Church and worked hard, you could receive Sung Yu-jin’s grace.
